Obituaries
Terry Holmes
Terry Holmes, 59, of Smithfield passed away on March 28. A visitation was held from 4–6 p.m. on Friday, April 3, at Chapman-JT Fisher Funeral ...
DIANA MCFARLAND, Author at Smithfield Times
Obituaries
Dessie Mae Stallings
CUMBERLAND, MD — Dessie Mae Stallings, 92, of Cumberland, Md., passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at her son’s home in Smithfield. Born Nov. 25, ...
by DIANA MCFARLAND, Thursday, April 2, 2020 3:31 pm
COVID-19
First COVID-19 death in Western Tidewater area
Third case reported in Isle of Wight By Tracy Agnew Staff writer The Western Tidewater Health District is reporting its first death related to COVID-19 ...
by DIANA MCFARLAND, Saturday, March 28, 2020 5:10 pm
COVID-19
Governor calls for federalized testing sites
By Diana McFarland Editor While urging Virginians to stay home, wash their hands and practice social distancing, Gov. Ralph Northam, along with the leaders of ...
by DIANA MCFARLAND, Friday, March 27, 2020 6:53 pm
COVID-19
Business assistance available
The Hampton Roads Workforce Council has received “Rapid Response” funding from the Governor to assist employers striving to remain open during this emergency. Individual funding ...
by DIANA MCFARLAND, Friday, March 27, 2020 3:45 pm
COVID-19
Thursday’s COVID-19 count
The number of COVID-19 cases in Virginia has risen to 460, according to Thursday’s update from the Virginia Department of Health. That’s a 17-percent increase ...
by DIANA MCFARLAND, Thursday, March 26, 2020 6:11 pm
News
State leaders praise national stimulus package
By Tracy Agnew Staff writer Virginia state leaders praised the stimulus package agreed to by Congress overnight during Gov. Ralph Northam’s Wednesday afternoon press conference. ...
by DIANA MCFARLAND, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 7:51 pm
COVID-19
COVID-19 update
Virginia saw an almost 35-percent increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases from Tuesday to Wednesday. There are now 391 reported cases, up from 290 Tuesday. Northern ...
by DIANA MCFARLAND, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 5:59 pm
Obituaries
Charles Edward England
Charles Edward England, 85, of Smithfield, passed away on March 21, 2020. He was born in Lee County, the son of the late Grace and ...
by DIANA MCFARLAND, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 8:01 pm
Obituaries
Robertha C. Edwards
Robertha C. Edwards transitioned from this life on Saturday March 21 2020. A graveside service will be held Saturday March 28, noon, at First Gravel ...